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1961 Map of Attica

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Attica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Sugar River meanders through the western portion of this 1961 landscape, defining the rural character of the border between Dane and Green counties. The map highlights a mid-century agricultural region where small crossroads and family legacies are preserved through landmarks like Jug Prairie Cem and Oak Grove Sch. Near the village of Brooklyn, the Chicago and North Western railroad cuts across the northeastern corner, linking the local farming economy to larger regional markets.

Elevated terrain is most prominent at Liberty Pole Hill, while numerous water sources including Story Creek, Spring Creek, and Cold Spring suggest a well-watered valley system. The area is dotted with evidence of local industry and community life, from the Quarries near Attica to the Peace Ch and its accompanying Peace Ch Cem, offering a detailed view of South-Central Wisconsin before significant modern expansion.